Name: Dr. Asela Gunasekara
Position: Senior Lecturer Grade I
E-mail: asela@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Publications
Research Interests
Teaching Areas
Working Experience
Other
Qualifications
- PhD (Management Science & Engineering) – Huazhong University of Science & Technology , China
- Master in Public Administration – University of Colombo , Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science – University of Colombo School of Computing.
- BSc in Computing and Information Systems 1st Class Honours – London Metropolitan University UK.
- Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE)
- Professional Member of British Computer Society – MBCS.
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
Publications
- Mastering the Art of Website Assessment with Cutting-Edge Website Evaluation Tools and Live User Insights–A Review
MYN Aamarakoon, A Gunasekara, MKP Madushanka - Sign Language Translation Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence for the Hearing Impaired Community in Sri Lanka: A Review
M Priyankara, A Gunasekara, K Ilmini
2023 7th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI … - Real-time Taxi Demand and Supply prediction based on Specific Geo locations using Machine Learning-A Systematic Literature Review
AA Abeysekara, SG Sumanasekara, S Samaraweera, WAC Imasha, … - A Review on Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Pregnancy Care
HAA Sanja, A Gunasekara, MKP Madushanka - Review Paper on Vessel Planning Algorithms and Technologies
VI Samarasinghe, A Gunasekara - UxVote -Blockchain-Based E-Voting System for Secure Electronic Voting
GAIU BAK Vinsura, B Hettige,RMVD Bandara,, ADAI Gunasekara
15th International Research Conference – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence … - Blockchain-based Intellectual Property Management Using Smart Contracts
CS Wanigasooriya, A Gunasekara, K Kottegoda
2022 3rd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), 1-5 - E-Learning Platform for Hearing Impaired Children with Handwritten Character Recognition using CNN
MMK Rowel, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika, DB Wijesinghe - UxVote–Blockchain-Based E-Voting System for Secure Electronic Voting
BAK Vinsura, R Bandara, A Gunasekara, B Hettige, GAI Uwanthika - Sinhala Chatbot with Recommendation System for Sri Lankan Traditional Dancers
AGGAIU JAWT Chandrasena
KDU IRC 2021, 87 – 96 - Sinhala chatbot with recommendation system for sri lankan traditional dancers
J Chandrasena, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika - An e-learning platform for hearing impaired children
MMK Rowel, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika, DB Wijesinghe - Moderating Role of User Types and System Usability on Is Success Model: a Meta-Analysis of E-learning User Satisfaction
A Gunesekeraa - The moderation effects of employee loyalty on the relationship between low power distance and job performance
BKS Irangani, Z Liu, A Gunesekera
International Journal of Information, Business and Management 12 (1), 23-41 - A Systematic Review: Technologies Can be Used to Develop an E-Guide Application for Dancers
W Chandrasena, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika - Analyzing the Effectiveness of Distance Education During Crisis Situations
MMK Rowel, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika - Finger spelled Sign Language Translator for Deaf and Speech Impaired People in Srilanka using Convolutional Neural Network
HKK Perera, DMR Kulasekara, A Gunasekara - The role of usability on e-learning user interactions and satisfaction: A literature review
AI Gunesekera, Y Bao, M Kibelloh
Journal of Systems and Information Technology - Effective privacy-preserving iris recognition
WU Wickramaarachchi, YA Alhaj, A Gunesekera
2019 IEEE 4th International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC … - E-Commerce Web Application for Agricultural Development in Sri Lanka
RL Jayakody, DMR Kulasekara, A Gunasekara - Research Directions for Network Based Video Streaming with Emphasis for Live Screen Mirroring
SC Gajanayaka, DMR Kulasekera, A Gunasekera - Web-Based Expert System for Personalized Psychotherapeutic Counselling
S Eshwarage, A Gunesekara - Review of Location Based Delivery Management System
W Tennakoon, A Gunesekara - Traffic controlling in unpredictable environment using multi agent systems
D Dissanayake, A Gunasekara, B Hettige - Full Paper Titled – Designing an Information System Model for National Blood Bank of Sri Lanka
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – A Smart Vehicle Parking Management Solution
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – Investigation on the Effect of Instructional Designs for Human Cognition: A Case Study of Sri Lankan University Education
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled Smart Entrance Tracking Using Artificial Neural Network Technology: A Meta-Analysis on Military bases in Sri Lanka
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – DESIGNING A WEB BASED MODEL FOR AN AUTOMATED VETERINARY CARE MANAGEMENT
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – SMART VEHICLE PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMUSING INFRARED TECHNOLOGY
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – SMART ENTRANCE TRACKING USING ARTIFI CIAL NEURAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGY:A META-ANALYSIS ON UNIVERSITIES IN SRI LANKA
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – “RUHIRU DANA” BLOOD DONATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMFOR NATIONAL BLOOD BANK OF SRI LANKA
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – DESIGNING AN ONLINE CENTRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A DAIRY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING CENTRE IN SRI LANKA
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO INTEGRATE THE PHASES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Extended Abstract Titled – Framework for an Integrated Development Environment to Facilitate the Scientific Research Methodology.
Conference : 14th ICter International Conference 2014.
Date : Dec 10 – 12.
Venue : BMICH.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings
- Full Paper Titled – Issues relating to the Fund raising Methods to Satisfy Urgent health care needs of Low income earning community in Sri Lanka.
Conference : 3rd International a Conference on Development Administration 2014.
Date : Oct 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – A Meta-Analysis on Public Sector e-health Practices to suggest emerging areas of e-health Services within Sri Lanka.
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2014.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – A Study on Employee Empowerment Through E-Government – A Meta Analysis on Public Sector of Sri Lanka.
Conference : Symposium General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2013.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – Analyzing& Designing an IT Solution to provide secure and a standard method to supply finance to satisfy the serious health requirements of people who struggle with poverty in Sri Lanka.
Conference : International Symposium General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2012
Date: Aug 22 – 23
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Reflection paper Titled – Analysing & Designing an IT Solution to satisfy the serious health requirements of people who struggle with poverty in Sri Lanka.
Conference : IADIS International Conference of e-Society 2012 (International Association for Development of Information Society)
Date : March 10 – 13 2012 Venue : Berlin, Germany
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings CD
ISBN : 978-972-8939-67-0
Research Interests
- E-learning Usability – Investigating how user experience and interface design affect learning outcomes.
- AI and Personalized Learning – Examining how artificial intelligence can enhance adaptive and personalized education.
- Generative AI – Exploring its applications, usability, and impact, particularly in educational settings.
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) – Studying how interface design influences user experience, especially for older adults.
- Cognitive Load and Decision Fatigue – Understanding how digital interfaces affect cognitive strain, particularly in aging populations.
- Blended Learning – Researching the effectiveness of hybrid learning environments in education.
- Requirements Engineering – Teaching and studying methodologies to gather, analyze, and validate software requirements.
Teaching Areas
- Software Engineering
- Requirements Engineering
- Research Methodology
- Human Computer Interaction
- Rapid Application Development
- Business Analytical Techniques
- Object Oriented Designing
- IT Project Management
- IT Risk Management
- System Analysis & Designing
- IT Concepts
- Information System Fundamentals
Working Experience
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Dean – Faculty of Computing : May 2021 – May 2024
- Head – Department of Computer Science : Sep 2020 – May 2021 & Jan 2015 – Oct 2017
- Coordinator – MBA in E-Governance : Aug 2020 – May 2021 & Jun 2015 – Oct 2017
- Coordinator – International Relations : July 2020 – May 2021
- Senior Lecturer (Grade I) /Lecturer – Computer Science : Oct 2011 – Todate
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- Manager – NCC Division (Divisional Head) – 2009 July to 2011 October
- National Coordinator for University of Greenwich- UK – 2008 March to 2011 October
- National Coordinator for University of Greenwich- UK – 2008 March to 2011 October
- NCC Coordinator – Week End Courses – 2007 September to 2008 March
- Soft Skills Development Manager (Divisional Head) – 2007 April to 2011 October
- Assistant lecturer Gr II – 2007 September to 2011 October
- Assistant Lecturer Gr IV – 2006 April to 2007 September
- Tutor – 2005 August to 2006 April
- Instructor – 2005 February to 2005 August
- Trainee Instructor – 2004 October to 2005 February
Other
From 2007 Teaching at University Level
- General Sir John Kotelawala Defecne Univeristy – BSc in IT/BSc in CS/BSc in IS.
- London Metropolitan University UK – BSc (Hons) in Computing & Information Systems.
- University of Greenwich UK – BSc(Hons) in Business IT.
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education(CTHE)
- General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University.
Awards
- Honorary International Student – Huazhong University of Science & Technology/China – 2020
- Academic Excellence Award – Huazhong University of Science & Technology/China – 2019
- Outstanding International Student Volunteer – Huazhong University of Science & Technology/China – 2018
- Roll of Honor Award – National Computing Center (NCC) /UK – 2006
- Outstanding Student Branch Counsellor & Chapter Advisor Global Award – IEEE MGA – 2024
Curricula Development
- Was seriously engaging with the curriculum development of BScHons in IT,IS, CS, CE,SE & Data Science degree programme at General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University.
- Was seriously engaging with the curriculum development of MBA in E Governance & MSc in Computer Science degree programme at General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University.
Trainings
- Train the Teachers Training -Technical University /Germany – 2022
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University/Sri Lanka -2013
- Training for SBU Managers – Global Talent Coach Consultants/Sri Lanka – 2011
- Training of Trainers – International Youth Foundation of the Sri Lanka /USAIDS/Sri Lanka – 2008
- Train the Trainer – International Skills Passport – Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization UK/ICTA Sri Lanka